Arizona § 13-4409 - Notice of criminal proceedings
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4409 — Notice of criminal proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-4409. Notice of criminal proceedings
A. Except as provided in subsection B, the court shall provide notice of criminal proceedings, for criminal offenses filed by information, complaint or indictment, except initial appearances and arraignments, to the prosecutor's office at least five days before a scheduled proceeding to allow the prosecutor's office to provide notice to the victim.
B. If the court finds that it is not reasonable to provide the five days' notice to the prosecutor's office under subsection A, the court shall state in the record why it was not reasonable to provide five days' notice.
C. On receiving the notice from the court, the prosecutor's office shall, on request, give notice to the victim in a timely manner of scheduled proceedings and any changes in that schedule, including any continuances.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-4409
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-4409 cover?
Section 13-4409 ("Notice of criminal proceedings") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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